The Commodores Evoke Nostalgia, Rainforest Music Festival Reaches New Heights

(Kuching, 28th) At the Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 held at the Sarawak Cultural Village, U.S. legendary soul band The Commodores (led by founding member Thomas McClary) delivered a highly anticipated performance. Their classic song "Easy" immersed the entire audience in a strong nostalgic atmosphere, becoming one of the highlights of the second night's show.

Thousands of music fans gathered in front of the main stage, singing this classic song together with the band, bringing an emotional and memorable conclusion to the night's performance.

Before The Commodores took the stage, the audience had already enjoyed a variety of musical performances from across Asia, showcasing rich cultural traditions.

The show kicked off with Akasha’s Magic Hour, followed by The Thunder Beat of Nanyang Wushu Drums, whose thunderous beats ignited the atmosphere and won enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.

Sabah’s Straw Lim then slowed the pace with gentle folk rhythms, while Drum Up from the Philippines re-energized the scene with a dynamic percussion performance that got the audience clapping and dancing along.

Indonesian group Sambasunda presented traditional Sundanese music, while Namgar from Mongolia and Japan touched the crowd with their unique and ethereal singing, fusing ancient traditions with modern musical elements.

When The Commodores appeared, the venue reached its climax as fans sang along to classics like "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" and "All Night Long," turning the festival site into a massive open-air singalong.

The Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 will enter its final day on Sunday (June 28), featuring line-ups including TA’DAN, Drum Up, Suk Binie, Fergana Cultural Group, ASIA7, and Akasha, with the finale performance by renowned British acid jazz band Incognito.